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jojogogo Mon 31-Mar-25 19:38:50

This is my first post.. so hi 👋 all. I’m looking for nice older ladies leggings. Sweaty Betty ? I’m tall and slim. But just can’t find any.. yet I see people in them frequently… any help? Ps thank you 🤩

NotSpaghetti Tue 01-Apr-25 16:20:35

You could ask them where they are ftom?
My "gym" leggings are fine - they are M&S. I think you might need different things for running?
Mine are not fabulous but look OK and do what I need.

I assume you run outside?
www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/outdoor-activity/running/best-womens-running-tights-a9291811.html

foxie48 Tue 01-Apr-25 21:06:59

I don't run these days but when I did I just wore comfortable leggings that I also used in the gym. I was more concerned with having the right footwear and used to go to a shop that analysed my gait and gave me the correct support and cushioning. Daughter arrived this afternoon and I repaired the leggings she was wearing. They were from Sweaty Betty and she really likes them, they stay put and are a lovely stretchy but breathable fabric. She says they retail at about ÂŁ80/90 but she gets them on sale for much less than that. They currently have a sale!

NotSpaghetti Tue 01-Apr-25 21:14:15

I've just remembered that my daughter-in-law thinks Lululemon are the best. She had her own gym in America so tried a lot of different brands. Here's a link to their running range:

www.lululemon.co.uk/en-gb/c/womens/sports/running?prefn1=categoryFilter&prefv1=Leggings&icid=quick-link-womens-run-campaign-leggings

CanadianGran Tue 01-Apr-25 21:23:08

I've got two pairs of leggings, both from Lululemon. The first pair have lasted for ages, and the newer pair I bought last fall seem just as well made. They are expensive, but the quality is good.

I expect Sweaty Betty are just as nice. For a tall person, perhaps get the high waisted ones, and usually the website will give an inseam length.

Halara is also a brand that I've hear the younger women talking about, but I have not bought them myself.

jojogogo Wed 02-Apr-25 18:51:04

Thanks everyone! Should have said I don’t run but love the look of them and comfort. Loads of ideas. Also seen a few in Next.. used to work there and always a fave!

LOUISA1523 Wed 02-Apr-25 22:24:11

Sweaty Betty are overrated i think ....over twice the cost of Next leggings ....and geared towards the younger person.

NotSpaghetti Wed 02-Apr-25 23:27:09

I think we all thought you wanted leggings for running in because of the thread title, jojogogo.

I just looked up Halara - as suggested above.
Some nice ones there.

jojogogo Thu 03-Apr-25 13:51:06

Yes my bad. Didn’t know what the correct name was for them. Lovely ideas. Great bunch of ladies.. thank you 🤩

Notagranyet24 Thu 03-Apr-25 17:02:35

I don't know where you live but my daughters and myself buy all our sports clothing from Decathlon, a French company who have various stores in the UK and also sell online.
Their clothing is stylish and well made as well as reasonably priced.
I see they've got Sweaty Betty clothing at reduced prices at the moment.
www.decathlon.co.uk
www.decathlon.co.uk

Skimidge2 Thu 03-Apr-25 17:20:46

If you want some fun leggings go to Llama leisure. Love all their patterns

RosieandherMaw Thu 03-Apr-25 17:42:08

I’d be more interested in “sitting on the sofa watching Netflix” leggings.
Any suggestions?

Chewing19Fescue Thu 03-Apr-25 18:41:18

BAM leggings are great, very comfortable, durable and hopefully slightly more sustainable.

Forestflame Fri 04-Apr-25 15:30:46

Sainsbury's do nice leggings as do M&S. For well made leggings with fun patterns a lot of my fellow runners get theirs from tigiboo.

HeavenLeigh Mon 07-Apr-25 17:35:01

Underarmour or sweaty Betty for me everytime